Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h). Honda Shadow Aero 750 is the faster of the two.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Q: Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Honda Shadow Aero 750 wins by 5 hp.

Q: Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average), Honda Shadow Aero 750 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.